irregular
gb/ɪɹˈɛɡjʊlɚ/ us/ɪɹˈɛɡjʊlɚ/
A2
英语
~ 5000
义项
0 个义项
adjective
B1
property
1
not regular or even
Not having the same shape, size, time, or way each time.
用法模式：
[something] is irregular
常见错误：
Learners sometimes confuse 'irregular' with 'illegal'. 'Irregular' means not normal or uneven; 'illegal' means against the law.
近义词
uneven (Describes something not level or consistent in surface or distribution.)
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inconsistent (Emphasizes lack of uniformity over time or between instances.)
反义词
regular (Follows a consistent pattern or schedule.)
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even (Level and uniform in surface or distribution.)
搭配
irregular shape
|irregular heartbeat
|irregular schedule
|irregular pattern
主题
description
|time
|appearance
|core_vocabulary
例句
- The table has an irregular shape that makes it unique.
- He suffers from an irregular heartbeat that needs monitoring.
- Bus service can be irregular in rural areas.
- The stones were placed in an irregular pattern.
- Her breathing became irregular after the accident.
学习者例句
- The plate has an irregular edge.
- My sleep is irregular on weekends.
- The train times are irregular here.
- His heart rate is irregular.
- The wall has an irregular surface.
adjective
technical
A2
property
2
not following grammar rules
In grammar, changing form in a way that is not the usual rule.
用法模式：
[word] is irregular
常见错误：
Learners sometimes confuse 'irregular' with 'wrong' in grammar. An irregular form is correct but does not follow the normal pattern.
近义词
exceptional (In grammar, deviates from the standard rule.)
反义词
regular (Follows the standard grammatical rules.)
搭配
irregular verb
|irregular plural
|irregular form
主题
language
|grammar
|education
|communication
例句
- 'Go' is an irregular verb; its past tense is 'went'.
- Some nouns have irregular plurals like 'children'.
- The teacher explained the list of irregular verbs to the class.
学习者例句
- 'Eat' is an irregular verb.
- 'Man' has an irregular plural: 'men'.
- We learn many irregular verbs in English.
名词
B2
entity
3
person or thing not regular
A person or thing that is different from what is usual; sometimes a soldier not in the main army.
近义词
nonconformist (A person who does not follow traditional rules or customs.)
反义词
regular (A person or thing following standard rules or belonging to the official group.)
搭配
armed irregulars
|military irregulars
主题
military
|description
|core_vocabulary
|law
例句
- The rebels fought as irregulars against the main army.
- He was considered an irregular in the world of professional sports.
- The police suspected the work was done by armed irregulars.
学习者例句
- The irregulars attacked at night.
- He joined a group of irregulars.
- Irregulars fought against the army.
语法
词典原形
irregular
IPA
GB/ɪɹˈɛɡjʊlɚ/
US/ɪɹˈɛɡjʊlɚ/
音节与重音
ir - reg - u - lar （4 个音节）
Stress on 2nd syllable (reg)
词形变化
Adjective
- Base: irregular
Noun
- Base: irregular
- Plural: irregulars
词族
Forms
irregulars
noun
Core family
irregularly
adverb
Related words
irregularity
noun C1
regularly
adverb A2
Negative and opposite forms
regular
adjective A2
Advanced or less common
regularity
noun B2
regularize
verb
相关表达
irregular heartbeat
1/ɪɹˈɛɡjʊlɚ hˈɑɹtbˌit/
fixed phrase
abnormal heart rhythm
When your heart does not beat in a regular way.
例句
- The doctor diagnosed her with an irregular heartbeat.
- Stress can sometimes cause an irregular heartbeat.
irregular shape
1/ɪɹˈɛɡjʊlɚ ʃˈeɪp/
fixed phrase
uneven or asymmetrical shape
A shape that is not even on all sides or does not have equal parts.
例句
- The island has an irregular shape when seen from above.
- She cut the bread into irregular shapes.
irregular verb
1/ɪɹˈɛɡjʊlɚ vˈɚb/
fixed phrase
verb with nonstandard past forms
A verb that does not make its past tense or past participle with the normal "-ed" ending, for example "go–went–gone".
例句
- Children often make mistakes with irregular verbs like "go" and "come".
- Study the list of irregular verbs before the test.
- In this lesson we will practice the past forms of irregular verbs.
irregular verb
2/ɪɹˈɛɡjʊlɚ vˈɚb/
fixed phrase
technical
verb with unusual forms
A verb that changes form in a way that does not follow the normal rule.
例句
- 'Go' is an irregular verb; its past tense is 'went'.
- Students often find it hard to remember all the irregular verbs.